'Yet another quality export from the vibrant valleys!' - Kerrang Magazine (July 2009)
"Cuba Cuba, a Brilliant New Band" - Huw Stevens (Radio 1)
'Cuba Cuba's catchy tunes will be around to enjoy for a long while' - 4/5
Big Cheese Magazine (August 2009)
'The breathless energy and enthusiasm that seeps from this record carries them' - 7/10 Rocksound Magazine (September 2009)
'This is pop rock at its best, take note world, Cuba Cuba are going places fast' - 13/13 roomthirteen.com (August 2009)
'The future's certainly bright for Cuba Cuba so mark these boys down as ones to watch' - 3.5/5 Punktastic.com
'So good they named them twice!' - RockMidgets.com
'Their brand of angular pop will please fans of both Bloc Party and fellow Cardiff outfit Los Campesinos. If they continue to build on their promising beginnings, Cuba Cuba stand every chance of being the latest South Wales export.' - Xtaster
'Cuba Cuba....Sit up and take note' - The Recommender, No.28
Having worked with producer Romesh Dodangoda (FFAF, Kids in Glass Houses, The Blackout, Twin Atlantic) several times in the last year Cuba Cuba have drawn the attention of quite a few people. Recording a BBC Radio 1 Live Session for Huw Stevens and Bethan Elfyn's shows in March 2009, also receiving airplay on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6, BBC Radio Wales, Xfm and Nation Radio as well as guest hosting Nation Radio's first ever date.
They've been lucky enough to have shared stages with the likes of Funeral For a Friend, Friendly Fires, Lights, The Airborne Toxic Event, In Case Of Fire, The Xcerts, This City, The Joy Formidable, Attack Attack, General Fiasco, Soft Toy Emergency and more
Cuba Cuba have just released their debut E.P 'Tales From The Cabin' on Smalltown Records and have exciting plans for the next year....
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on the 4th mate im there! haha. I have work on saturdays though so no drinking for me unfortunately will have to check out Blitz Kids though can't say I've heard them tbh! Our tees on the wall in Hobos too give it a salute when you see it ok? haha. look forward to seeing you live. :)
Hey man, yeh that'd be cool! I bought the cd off of iTunes my housemates said it was wicked too, you record with romesh isit? I'm liking the idea of the girl choir too worked so well! Keep us updated when you're around and we'll see if we can get something sorted. Where abouts you touring?
Hey boys, heard all about you around the area but this is the first time I've checked you out, just listened to somewhere what a tune real grand song gunna hit the iTunes now. Good luck on the tour.
Yes you are, and so is your musicccc! i like it!! i would love to come see you guys but i was checking your upcoming shows and the next time your anywhere near me, its the 1st December and thats my neices birthday :\ you will have to try and get to Liverpool sometime that would be even better!!! But i promise i will come next time your close to Runcorn :) xxxx
It's a bit late because i broke my internet :O but just wanted to say i thought you guys were amazing at cape in stirling!. Hope you come back to sunny (cough) Stirling soon! :D
Really looking forward to the show on the 4th. Will send over a copy of the poster and soundcheck/set times to you and the other bands at some point today.
so i said yesterday that i saw you in Cardiff supporting FFAF, tonight i have bought ur EP! A little slow I know, gonna check it out in the morning driving to work :-)
hey! i know it's a bit late but you guys were awesome in cape in stirling a few sundays back! are you planning on coming up to scotland again any time soon? :) x
Twas very nice to meet you all last night - what a lovely bunch of fellows. Highlight would have to be the impromtu Xfactor girl outside though (she was better than you)!
Thanks for a lovely night, Air3 expects a night out should you ever come back up to Stirling.
was good to finally see you guys live last night in Dunfermline! sorry i didnt get a chance to say hi like i said i would a few weeks ago on msn...i will next time, i promise!! :]
I know I really came up north to see the Xcerts but I was hoping you would live up expectations as their support band and you more than did. You were excellent live -better even than on record - brilliant vocals, catchy tunes, excellent musicians all of you and nice guys too! After seeing you at Glasgow and Stirling I can now say that I am most definitely a fan! (And I'll promote you at the gym in my new T-shirt!) xxx
It's ma fuckin birthday I can spam if I want to. Big Ned (Lynch fuelled Doom'n'Roll, all the way from the Black Lodge, via Optimo Records) and The Tremolo Beer Gut (all the way from Copenhagen) are kicking and punching off an early-start Hot Club 2nd Birthday Party tonight (Sat 24 Oct) at Sleazys, Glasgow, from 9pm til 3. Free ltd edition (1/50) print and 80min mix CD (1/150) to the earliest arrivals.
PHARAOHS EP LAUNCH @ The Old Blue Last, Shoreditch, 4th November
Fantastic upcoming band, Pharaohs, will shortly be releasing their new EP on All Aboard Records - "We've Tried Nothing and We're All Out Of Ideas" and to celebrate will be playing a special launch gig at the infamous Old Blue Last on 4th November!
With support from special guests: LIGHTS GO BLUE A STRANGER IN MOSCOW THE FOREST AND THE FIRE
We think you might like it! Limited number of £5 tickets now on sale at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/62307
That's great! That'll save me having to try to dash from one venue to another! Your EP arrived today so I'll be able to listen to it on the train north tomorrow - can't wait! :)
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